Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Ramban District

Ramban Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ramban District has a population of 2.84 Lac (2,83,713) with 1.49 Lac (1,49,132) males and 1.35 Lac (1,34,581) females.The sex ratio in Ramban is 903, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ramban District is 55.09 k (55,092) which is 19.42% of Ramban District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ramban District is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ramban District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.

2.84 Lac

Toatl Population

1.49 Lac

Male Population

1.35 Lac

Female Population

Ramban Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ramban District current estimated population is projected to be 3.16 Lac (3,16,315), indicating a 11.49% increased from Ramban's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Lac.

Ramban Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ramban District estimated population is projected to be 3.19 Lac (3,18,545), projecting a 12.28% increased from Ramban's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.

Ramban Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Ramban District, with a total Muslim population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,516), accounting for 70.68% of the Ramban District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.04 Lac (1,04,078), and the Muslim female population is around 96.44 k (96,438).

Ramban Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ramban District, with a total Hindu population of 81.03 k (81,026), accounting for 28.56% of the Ramban District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 43.84 k (43,844), and the Hindu female population is around 37.18 k (37,182).

Ramban Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim2,00,51670.68%
Hindu81,02628.56%
Sikh7530.27%
Religion not stated7060.25%
Christian4140.15%
Other religions and persuasions2520.09%
Buddhist430.02%
Jain30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ramban Urban Population

The Urban population of Ramban District is 11.81 k (11,811), with 6.82 k (6,815) being males and 5.00 k (4,996) being females, making up 4.16% of the Ramban total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 734 females for every 1000 males.

Ramban Rural Population

The Rural population of Ramban District is 2.72 Lac (2,71,902), with 1.42 Lac (1,42,317) being males and 1.30 Lac (1,29,585) being females, making up 95.84% of the Ramban total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Ramban Literacy Rate

Ramban District has a literacy rate of 54.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ramban District is 68.82 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ramban District is 38.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ramban District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.21%, while in the rural regions of Ramban District, it is around 52.82%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ramban

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 54.27 68.82 38.04
Urban Area 84.21 91.33 74.35
Rural Area 52.82 67.62 36.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ramban

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 51.36 65.5 36.1
Hindu 60.76 76.07 42.4
Sikh 94.08 97.43 89.77
Religion not stated 59.18 73.14 43.75

Ramban Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ramban District is 13.92 k (13,920) with 7.17 k (7,168) males and 6.75 k (6,752) females, which is 4.91% of Ramban District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Ramban Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ramban District is 39.77 k (39,772) with 20.94 k (20,940) males and 18.83 k (18,832) females, which is 14.02% of Ramban District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ramban

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 903
Urban Area 734
Rural Area 911

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ramban

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 927
Hindu 849
Sikh 764
Religion not stated 898

Ramban Area & Households

The Total Area of Ramban District is 1,329 Square KM, with a population density of 213 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ramban District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Ramban District are 129.The Total Number of households in Ramban District are 55.49 k(55,490).

Ramban Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ramban District, there are about 87.21 k (87,212) workers, making up nearly 30.74% of the Ramban District total population. Out of these, around 68.48 k (68,476) are male workers, and about 18.74 k (18,736) are female workers.

Ramban - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Ramban district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 46,580, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,83,713 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 31.99% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.30%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Ramban District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 46,580 to 2,83,713.
  • The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 31.99%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 46.58 k ---- ---- 24.45 k 22.13 k
1911 50.31 k 3.73 k 7.996994418 26.32 k 23.98 k
1921 51.06 k 757 1.504820594 26.81 k 24.26 k
1931 57.36 k 6.30 k 12.33598371 30.18 k 27.19 k
1941 61.72 k 4.36 k 7.599239902 32.36 k 29.36 k
1951 71.24 k 9.52 k 15.42773817 37.40 k 33.84 k
1961 80.76 k 9.52 k 13.36571124 42.66 k 38.10 k
1971 1.06 Lac 25.00 k 30.95810014 56.75 k 49.02 k
1981 1.31 Lac 24.80 k 23.44965821 69.82 k 60.75 k
1991* 1.69 Lac 38.39 k 29.40437623 89.97 k 78.99 k
2001 2.15 Lac 45.98 k 27.21440324 1.14 Lac 1.01 Lac
2011 2.84 Lac 68.77 k 31.99391469 1.49 Lac 1.35 Lac

Historical Population of Ramban by Census Year 1901-2011

Ramban - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.16 Lac (3,16,315) 11.49%
2025 3.19 Lac (3,18,545) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 3.21 Lac (3,20,730) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 3.23 Lac (3,22,868) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 3.25 Lac (3,25,006) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 3.27 Lac (3,27,144) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 3.29 Lac (3,29,282) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 3.31 Lac (3,31,214) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 3.33 Lac (3,32,984) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 3.35 Lac (3,34,754) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 3.37 Lac (3,36,548) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 3.38 Lac (3,38,318) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 3.40 Lac (3,40,088) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ramban District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.40 Lac (3,40,088), with a male population of 1.75 Lac (1,75,097) and a female population of 1.65 Lac (1,65,030). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Ramban District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Ramban Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ramban is 2.84 Lac (2,83,713).

The estimated population of Ramban in 2024 is approximately 3.16 Lac (3,16,315).

Muslim constitute 70.68% of Ramban population, amounting to approximately 2.01 Lac (2,00,516) people.

Hindu constitute 28.56% of Ramban population, totaling around 81.03 k (81,026) people.

Muslim: 70.68%, Hindu: 28.56%, Sikh: 0.27%, Religion not stated: 0.25%, Christian: 0.15%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.09%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ramban is 13.92 k (4.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 39.77 k (14.02%).

In Ramban, 11.81 k (4.16%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.72 Lac (95.84%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ramban is 54.27%, with male literacy at 68.82% and female literacy at 38.04%.

The sex ratio in Ramban is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Ramban population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.